Viral photo with swastika attributed to Ukrainian refugees

The photo with swastikas attributed to Ukrainian refugees that no one knows if it's real

An image published by the Daily Star shows Nancy symbolism and has been attributed to Ukrainian refugees. In the thread, some claim it's a crude fake; others insist it's authentic and was taken in Odessa. There is no independent confirmation of the original caption or the identity of the women.

The matter is juicy. The image shows a swastika tattooed, according to comments, on the buttock. The colors, for the most critical, show a faded coloration in two parts of the swastika. "I don't know Rick, it looks fake," summarizes an analysis that has been repeated in several forums. The imperfect lines and black strokes outside the swastika are, for this camp, signs of a fake.

The debate over the fake: Photoshop or reality?

The discussion about the authenticity of the image has become a subgenre of its own. On one hand, there are those who point out imperfections in the tattoos and consider them signs of a fake. On the other, a comment mocks those who see Photoshop in those imperfections: "with Photoshop, the hard part would be giving that appearance of unfinished botch job," it argues. The logic is simple: if someone wanted to falsify the photo, they would do it better.

On the other hand, defenders of authenticity point out that the photo was taken in Odessa and is not recent. A message links to the New York Post. The exact date is unclear, but some messages place the image as from a while ago.

The controversy is not only technical. It is also political. The image has been used to question aid to Ukraine and to fuel theories about the presence of Nancy symbolism in the country. "They still have two neurons left not to tattoo Hitler's face on a hand," mocks another comment, which adds that "they are not Nancy, they have told me so themselves."

The context: refugees, gas and pensions

Beyond the photo, the issue has drifted toward broader topics. The arrival of Ukrainian refugees to Spain has generated debates about their integration and their impact on public services. A comment mentions that at their children's school there are "2 Ukrainian girls" and that the teacher talks about the conflict in class.

Gas has also entered the equation. According to a message, Germany, which would be the main buyer of Spanish products, depends on Russian gas. "What do you think will happen when it buys Anglo gas 40% more expensive?" it asks. The warning, according to that message, is that if energy prices rise, the consequences will be felt in Spain.

The pension issue has also appeared. A comment mocks the idea that refugees will pay pensions. Another message argues that "few pensions will be paid."

The evolution of the issue: from the photo to the general debate

As the messages go on, the focus has shifted. What began as a discussion about a photo has become a debate about war, energy and immigration. Some messages compare the situation with that of other countries: a comment recalls, without specifying, that in Estonia or a Baltic republic there would be shops selling Hitler on tour t-shirts, and adds that in Spain people would clutch their heads.

The discussion has also touched on the role of the media. The photo was published by the Daily Star and a message links to the New York Post. "Photo from a while ago and taken in Odessa," summarizes a message.

The matter has not been closed. The photo continues to circulate and interpretations remain divided. While some see a crude fake, others see proof of the presence of Nancy symbolism in Ukraine. According to a message, the gas that Germany will buy from the Anglo-Saxons will be 40% more expensive, and that, sooner or later, will be felt in Spaniards' pockets.